Archaeology

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Archaeology

About this course

This programme is taught by experts and specialists in fields such as:

  • European archaeology

  • Mediterranean archaeology

  • science-based archaeology

  • theoretical archaeology

    It offers a range of courses and allows you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and take advantage of the experience of our staff, and those in related programmes in history, classics and geography. You will develop an in-depth understanding of archaeological methods and theories, their links with the historical, social and natural sciences, and aspects of archaeological practice.

    The programme prepares you for a professional role in archaeology or further study at doctoral level.

    Facilities We have excellent facilities, including:

  • dedicated study space

  • archaeological and computing laboratories

  • teaching and reference collections

    Edinburgh is ideal for archaeological study and research, allowing you to benefit from the presence of national and local institutions and heritage agencies, such as:

  • the excellent archaeological collections of the National Museum

  • the archival and bibliographic resources of Historic Environment Scotland

  • several commercial archaeology companies

    Breadth of expertise We have a wide range of expertise covering different areas, time periods and themes, including:

  • Bioarchaeology and isotope studies

  • Egyptology

  • Roman and ‘Celtic’ archaeology

  • The Byzantine World and Late Antiquity

  • Megalithic monuments

  • Prehistory of Europe, the Mediterranean and North-East Africa

  • Early civilisations and urban societies

  • The archaeology of Scotland

  • Cultural heritage and sustainability

  • Digital heritage and heritage policy

  • Archaeomaterials analysis

  • Human evolution

  • Conflict archaeology

  • Medieval archaeology

  • Computational archaeology

  • Marine and coastal archaeology

  • Buildings archaeology

  • Archaeological survey - Landscape Archaeology

    Focal areas of research include:

  • Bioarchaeology/ Human Osteoarchaeology/ Biological Anthropology

  • Human–environment interactions

  • The transition from hunter-gatherer to farming communities

  • The development of complex societies

  • Cultural heritage perspectives on the past, present, and future

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Edinburgh

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Edinburgh

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2115 Social and humanities scientists
    2151 Conservation professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Edinburgh
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Archaeology

    Offered by

    The University of Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

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